"These processes are tried and tested so from a fan perspective you're not going to notice much different. It's going to be a fun experience but we'll make sure we've good security personnel around the grounds and we'll be continually working with the agencies around anything that might change or happen."
No specific security changes had been made in the wake of the attacks, however, organisers were monitoring the situation overseas and were prepared to respond accordingly, she said.
Minister in charge of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (SIS) Chris Finlayson said any armed incident, including the tragic events in Paris, was an opportunity for us to learn and identify lessons that could help us in future events.
New Zealand's security alert status was raised from its lowest setting of "very low" to "low" in October but had not changed since the latest attacks.
"People should not be frightened by the change in the alert level. It is designed to balance an increase in security and vigilance with our right to enjoy our normal, everyday freedoms," Finlayson said.
Security analyst Paul Buchanan said the French attacks shouldn't affect the organisers' approach to security.
"They already have the security protocols in place stemming from the Rugby World Cup, which actually in the scheme of things was a bigger sporting event."
Australia was a more likely target for terrorists, although they might consider New Zealand a "softer" target, Buchanan said.
"But if that's the case then it would more likely be someone local, and not limited to the Muslim community - there are plenty of aggrieved people with other causes."
He said the possibility of an attack during the tournament was low, but "a determined individual planning in secret ... cannot be stopped."
Authorities here should take note of the "swarm attack" strategy used by the Charlie Hedbo terrorists, in which a number of attacks were carried out simultaneously in order to stretch authorities' resources.
"Should it ever materialise, it may not be one big bang in one place but in multiple locations carried out by individuals in very small cells. All of this in the playbook of al-Qaeda," he said.
However, Buchanan said any violence during the tournament was far more to likely occur as a result of alcohol than terrorism.
Martin Snedden, who was chief executive for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, said the French attacks and last month's hostage seige in Sydney would "create a sense of urgency" in those responsible for World Cup security.
"[It shows that] you're not working with theory you're working with something that can definitely happen and the examples in Sydney and France prove that you're not just ticking a box here - you're actually doing something because we may need it" he said.
Snedden said CCTV was becoming an increasing important tool for event security, as was having numerous personnel positioned around the grounds and monitoring potential areas of concern.
A police spokesman said it was policy not to discuss security arrangements for things like the World Cup.
"You can trust that there is a team in New Zealand police that is managing things but we can't actually discuss any details.
